I'm the breeder behind Elk Ridge Australian Shepherds located in Banks, OR. I'm the Breeder behind Elk Ridge Aussies. I live on a 17 acre farm where I raise Australian Shepherds, Hay and Garlic! I work to raise and train Australian Shepherds in Agility, Dock Diving, Conformation and Obedience. I strive to raise happy, healthy puppies who are outstanding representatives of the breed!
About Donna
I am in love with Aussies. Home life revolves around the farm and the dogs. I hope to bring joy into other families lives by sharing our Aussies with them!
What makes Donna’s program special
I network with other breeders to continually learn and improve.
Donna is a member of a club
Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)
Donna’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder
Boy 3
Male • Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Australian Shepherd
Boy 1
Male • Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Australian Shepherd
Girl 1
Female • Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Australian Shepherd
Boy 2
Male • Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Australian Shepherd
Betty Davis
Female • Went Home Mar. 31, 2024
Australian Shepherd
Newborn Australian Shepherds from Rivette and River
Born Oct. 2024. Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Newborn Australian Shepherds from Rivette and River
Born Oct. 2024
Ready Dec. 10, 2024
Donna has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $2,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit. Our pet home puppies are $2000 no matter what color combo and or gender. Show home puppies are $2200. . The deposit secures your spot on the waiting list. The order received determines your lineup in picking a puppy. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to any future litter.”
Donna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Donna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Donna directly.
Donna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Elk Ridge Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About River
River net met a stranger. She loves ALL who she meets - kids, dogs and other animals. She is gorgeous and very regal but playful and can be silly.
Australian Shepherd
About Olive 🫒
Olive is a very correct, beautiful, stable, sweet, biddable female. She is very focused, connected and velcro. Loves her people! Olive is competitive and athletic. When competing she wins! Her puppies will be great performance/sport prospects. Finishable in conformation and great ALL around companions.
Australian Shepherd
About Pearl
Pearl is the near perfect dog. Very connected. Very velcro. Can take her anywhere and know she is going to stay right with you. Sweet, yet athletic and wicked fast. She is the Alpha in our pack and always knows where everyone is and what they are doing!!
Uploaded health tests
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized
Australian Shepherd
About Thor
Thor is a medium energy low drive Aussie with a ton of personality. He is very sweet and stable. Thor babysits the kids and puppies at our house
Uploaded health tests
Brucellosis, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized
Australian Shepherd
Excellent level
Elk Ridge Australian Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.